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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
The Ridenour Murder Trial.


WINCHESTER, v, April 8.-The
morning session Of the court was taken
up with the argument by counsel as t.
the admissibility OF the statemen,
made by Kidenour at the preliminary
trial before the justice. Bray's father
asked the prisoner at that time who
was security on the note OF S75 given
by Ridenour to young Bray in pay
ment for morse. Ridenour answered
that there WAS no security on the note.
The defence claimed that the state
ment was extracted from Ridenour by
threat of the magistrate and by indu-
ence brought TO bear upon him. The
proof shows that the note which is
before the jury bears the forged en-
dorsement of J. Hampton Orndofi, now
deceased, and it is also in evidence
that Orndoff could not write. The
cont, after q clcsely-contested argu.
ment by State-Attorney K. L. Byrd
and William II. Alexander, the prison
er's counsel, decided that the statement
wes admissible. Experts were on the
stand this afternoon to prove that the
signature and endorsement was made
by the same party. Young Bray told
his father that he would not take the
note without security. The theory is
that Ridenour forged Orndorffs name
to make the note good, and his object
in killing Bray was 20 get possession Of
the note after committing the deed,
and that while running through the
woods he dropped it. An effort is be-
ing made by counsel for the prisoner
to exclude the note as evidence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
LoConoTIyE ENGINEERS.
The Meeting at fhe Theatre To-Mor-
row Afternoon.

Richmond, Division. No. 26, Bro
therhood OF Locomotive Engineers,
will have union meeting at the Thea
tire tomorrow afternoon at z O'Clock
Mr.. J. L. McAllister, chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements, says in
bis invitation: Addresses may be
expected from Governor Fitzhugh Lee,
P. NJ. Arthur, grand chief engineer
Hon. $. B. Witt, and prominent minis.
ters of Richmond and Manchester. "
Their programme also includes music,
vocal and instrumental. Captain Frank
Cunningham is expected to be one OF
the singers of the occasion.
The Brotherhood is a large and use
ful organization. The men comprising
its membership hold positions Of great
responsibility. The safety and welfare
of the millions OF people who travel are
to great extent in their hands, and
every effort that they make to improve
their condition and elevate the standard
of skill demanded by their perilous
calling will receive the hearty support
of the public. They. are as G rule men
Of intelligence, sobriety, and well-tried
probity. and their organization, which
is a very solid and successful one, is in
dependent of all others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Gigantic Organization OF Miners,


PITTSBURGH, April S.-The coal
miners throughout the country are dis
cussipg the formation Of one gigantic
organization by the amalgamation
the National Federation of Miners AMI
the Miners National Assembly Of
Knights of Labor. Heretofore consid-
erable jealousy has been manifested
between the members OF the two organ
izations, but lately the officials have
shown disposition to agree upon q
plan for mutual benefit. At a recent
meeting of the Executive Board of the
Federation of Miners a resolution ask
ing fore conference with the Executive
Board of the Miner Assembly was
adopted. The plan of the federation
is that the two cXecutive boards
shall meet and Geyise a set of
rules or laws for the government OF
mining affairs. These laws are to pro-
yide,for representation from both the
open and secret branches OF the organi-
zation. No person is to serve as an Off
Ger unless he becomes a member of the
Knights of Labor. II is understood
that the idea is to have the federation
still retain it's organization, with the
understanding that all its members shall
also be Knights. This will also likely
bring all OF the outside Knights into
the federation. Union miners would
then belong 10 both organizations. 1t
is likely that the Knights and members
win agree 10 the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
MATTERS RELIGIOUS.
TIE Hebrew Festival OF ere Pass
ovcr-Mr. Browns Preaching.

-
The festival of the Passover com
menccd last evening. Seven days nm
lcavoned bread is eaten, commemo-
rative of the hurried departure from
Egypt. The first and seventh day are,
according TO the biblical command,
celebrated as days OF holy convocation
The Passover wes Israels Fourth OF
July. 1t is solemn protest against
dtspotism. 1t teaches what the de-
clsration of American independence
teaches" "tbst man has the right 10
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
To deprive him of that right is to COM
nit the greatest crime. Antiquity
knew nothingof the sublime command,
"Ihou shalt love thy neighbor as thy
SELF" and Judaism was the first to
teach it, and in the true spirit OF Juda-
ISM the founder Of Christianity placed
it next to love of God. 1t cuts away
all injustice at the very root, and makes
such characters as Pharoah impossible.
The Passover inculcates that the man
who, like Pharoah, can say, 81 know
not the Eternal, is the man who can
deprive his fellow.man OF his sacred
and inalienable rights.
The principles Of religion which Ju-
daism and Christianity enunciated
never will be and never can be sur
passed, Those principles are : Thou
shalt love the Eternal, thy God, with
all thy heart. with all thy soul, and
with all thy might. and thou shall love
thy neighbor as thyself." On these
hang all the law and the prophets.
MIR. BROWNS PREACHING.
A large and interested congregation
was again in attendance upon the
preaching of the Rev. Hugh Brown at
Centenary church last night.
This evangelist will continue his la
bors in the same church during the
coming week. Tomorrow he will
preach at IL A. M. and at y o'clock p.
NJ. and at O'Clock he will preach a
spccial sermon to men OnLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Death OF "a virginia Lady In Egypt.

The Glasgow Hcrald announces the
death at Alexandria, Egypt, on the 29d
of March, of Lucy Herndon, wife ol
Robert Blackie, of Glasgow. Mrs.
BlackiC was the daughter of the late
DIR. Herndon, who resided in this city
during the war, but who soon after the
close of the war removed to Savannah,
where he died. She married Mr..
Blaclie about 1876 or 1877, having met
him while she was travelling in Europe
with her aunt, the widow of the gallant
Herndon who commanded and went
down with the Central America. Mrs
Blackie was lady of rare beauty and
of very attractive manners. Mr..
Blackie is the head of the largest pub
lishing-house in Glasgow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

other like substantial proofs OF her ap-
probation. Mr.. Gallagher and the
woman went TO Norfolk to. look after
the financial affairs of the alleged
heiress, and they spent several days
there together, the former follow
ing the latter around, carrying
the precious package Mary gave
Mr.. Gallsghef s.ae slip. and
went to North Carolins. He returned
TO the city night before last, and yes
terday in the presence Of Mayor Car
rington and Police Justice Richardson
opened the box, which be thought all
the while contained $1,000 in bank
notos, only TO find in it an old jewelry-
case filed with brown paper. The re-
suit Of this wonderful story, which has
gone the rounds OF the press and about
which there has been no little talk, Is
not different from what the readers OF
this paper might have expected after
its first publication concerning the af-
foir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

Mrs. J. II. Capers, president of the
ladies auxiliary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, has been the re-
cipient of box of beautiful fancy arti-
cles, intended for the Bazaar to be held
in the new building of the association,
commencing Tuesday evening, 10Th in
slant. The gift is from Miss Matte
Gortow. Mrs. John Heathcote, Miss
Hattie l.. Swan, Mrs. Stillman White,
Mrs. George II. Holmes, and Mr..
Charles Gortow, of Providence, r. l.,
all of whom are so kindly remembered
by the ladies who accompanied Rich
mond and st. Andrews Communicates
to that city in June Of last year. The
box contains many useful and hand
some things, including a full cast Of
Miksdo characters most beautifully
dressed in costly robes. Among the
numerous articles is box containing
Ladies Delight" and Gentlemen's
Dread" which viii be both novel and
attractive TO the bellies and beaux who
anticipate visiting the Bazaar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday: =,
Kate Walker and Laura Turpin (both
colored), trespassing on the premises OF
Edmonia Harris and assaulting and
abusing said Harris. Dismissed on
payment of costs.
Edward Christian (colored), drunk.
Fined SO and costs.
John Carraghan (colored), vagrant.
Ordered to leave town in twenty-four
hours.
Rosa Blankenship, keeping a house
OF ill-fame. Failed to answer. At
tachment issued.
Robert Williams, assaulting and beat
ing NJ. J. Seaton. Continued until
Tuesday the 18th.
Coils Wood, drunk. Fined 50 and
costs.
Richard Delaney, suspicious charac-
ter. Security required for thirty days
in the sum OF S100.
John Fleming, drunk. Fined 81 and
costs.
Elizabeth Holmes, keeping an un-
licensed dog. Fined 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
FROM EAST TO WEST
EXTENSION OF srREEr.cAR TRACK At
BOTH EEDs OF THE CITY.
The Fllton, Hollywood, and New he.
servoir Lines Of the City
Railway.

The City railways track, when com
pleted from Fulton to the News reser-
yoir, will lie five miles in length, and
the fare to be charged from end to end
will be five cents.
From the present eastern terminus
to Fulton the track will run down
Rockets street to Louisiana, up Louisl-
ana to Seventh, and in the future
not this year-the probability is that
there will be q loop made by which the
track will return to Rockets (or Main
street, by the way of Williamsburg
avenue.
Iron for the eastern extension has
been ordered, and in short time track
laying will be begun.
THE HOLLYWOOD LINE.
The City Railway Company viii also
very soon begin work on the Hollywood
extension. This track will run down
Laurel to Beverley, and out Beverley
street to point very near the ceme'
tery-grounds.
This will be splendidly-paying link,
and will meet great public want.
NEW w-REsERvoIR EXTENSION.
Now that all the questions at issue
between the company and the city have
been put 10 rest work has been begun
on the New reservoir extension, within
the corporate limits that is to say, on
Main street between Reservoir and
ICmbsrdy.
From Lombardy street nearly to the
reservoir the truck is already down and
nearly ready for use but it is not the
expectation of the company that they
will have the New Reservoir Line ready
for public service until June lst. They
ore having a dummy" engine built,
and viii not get il before that date.
RESERVOIR CARS.
The company are building here two
large cars for the reservoir traffic. One
OF these is a double decker " summer
car that viii carry 100 people the other
is a close car OF large size. At LON
hardy street passengers will leave the
horse-cars and take the steam-car ,,
which latter will land them very near
the lake. While the people will go
out to the reservoir in dozens, and from
hour to hour, as night approaches they
will nearly all want TO return at once,
and for this reason-for this rush-the
company are having these large cars
built, and have adopted steam-power in
the country. They expect to be able to
bring the people away as fast as they
wish to come. They have in view, too.
nice terminal accommodations both at
TIE Reservoir and at Lombardy street,
where the "change cars" will take
place. The idea is to have at the reser-
voir shelter which will serve n large
crowd in case OF rain.
The time will soon come when all
PARTS of the reservoir grounds and the
Soldiers Home, too, will be reached 10y
street-cars.
CHURCH HILL.
A representative Of the City Railway
Company said TO a Dispatch man yes
terday: ave want to 60 on Church
Hill, and will build line there if the
City Council will give us permission. .
"And how would You propose to reach
Church HIP" was asked. "Well, y
said he, "Twenty-fitth street, or
Church Hill avenue either is practi-
cable route. We would fix that; oil
that we want is TO have the privilege
of extending our lines in that diree
tion."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
The Grays.

Company A, in full uniform, headed l
bv the Lee Camp Drum-Corps, last
NIGHT marched to Corcoran Hall to at
Tend tbe fair OF the ladies Of Trinity
church. The company gave an exhi,
hilton drill and the drum-corps played
several selections. A very large crowd
xvae rresent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

an entertainment at the church each
night duiing the coming week, COM
mencing en- Tuesday night. The four
seasons will be represented by young
ladies and misses dressed in appropriate
costumes, who viii take greatdelight in
serving any Of their friends with viands,
fruits, ana all the more substantial re-
ireshments usual TO such occasions.
They oromise in advance pl ,asant
time 10 all who feel disposed to help
them IN their efforts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
B. of l.. r..

Union meeting Sunday, April 10,
1887, at Richmond Theatre at 2 p. Nj.
Public meeting All visiting brothers
are requested TO meet at B. OF l.. Il.
hall, Seventeenth and Main, at l p. M.
sharp. Procession starts from b. OF L..
L. hall at / 80 p. NJ without fail. Ex-
ercises open at the Theatre at 2. p. NJ.
sharp. Public are cordially invited to
attend. BY COMMITTEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
nnstinGs Court. Yesterday.

Jordan Winston (colored), charged
with stealing half a gallon of whiskey
from +. ID. Hotchkiss, was sent to jail
for fifteen DAYS. This case came up
on an appeal from the Police Court,
where Winston was given sixty days in
Jail.
Isham Jenkins (colored), charged
with allowing gambling in his bar
room. was fined S100 and costs, his bar
license was revoked, and he was re-
ouired to enter into a'recognizance to
keen the peace for twelve months.
Another indictment against him for
perjury was aolie prosecuted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Mr.. Ford's Enterprises.

Mr.. Ford is making very good pro-
gress in remodelling the old Fredericks-
burg railroad depot on Broad street for
theatre, but there are nosigns of work on
his new hotel, nor does it appear that
he has yet gotten possession OF either
the Virginia House or st. Claire Hotel
property.
Iord's Hotel is being repainted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Lights Extfnguisncu-To be RE
gtEt.scu.

The Members of Pelican Chapter,
10. 2, Knights Rose Croix, lS' Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite OF Freema-
sonry, held the Mystic Banquet on
MauEday-Ihursday and extinguished
the lights of the Chapter. On Sunday
morning Easter at o'clock they viii
meet in their hill and relight the lights.
1hese ceremonies are very impressive,
and are among the "obhgatories" " laid
down by the Supreme Council, of which
General Albert Pike, Of Washington,
is Grand Commander.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Rrown Paper ana xot Mone,,

The Dispatch about ten days ago
announced that rumor was ahoat that
q colored woman going by the name OF
Mary Robinson, employed by Mr.. Con-
stantine Gallagher, on Oregon Hill,
bad received package OF 81, 900 by ex-
press, had bought her employer Ito
whom she felt very grateful for kind
nesses shown herr home, and given
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Christian Association Building to
be Received To-Day.

At o'clock this afternoon the new
building of the Young Mems Christian
Association, Sixth and Main streets,
will be received by the Building Com.
mittee from neral-Contractor Writ
A. Chesterman in the presence of Mr..
A. i. West, supervising architect.
The committee is composed OF
Messrs. Howard Swineford (chairman),
Joseph Bryan, j. Taylor Ellyson, Il.
d. Taylor, Charles T.. Whitlock, and
L. c. Williams. There will be no cera-
mony or form; the structure will only
be turned over to the committee. The
building, which in all respects is
very complete, has several times
heen described in the DispGtch,
and about it there is nothing new tu
say. Complete and furnished, together
with the lot upon which it is built, If
cost about Sl5, 600. All of this has been
raised except about $1,000. An
effort will be made to raise this
amount when the hall is dedicated.
about the 10th OF May. Whether
Mr.. Moody, who was the originator OF
the movement to raise funds to build
the hall, viii be here at the dedication
is not yet positively known. The ladies
will endeavor to raise sufficient money
from their bazaar to furnish the hall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
ColOred Troops i'm the National
DrsIf.

The Attuck Guards Captain Emmet
Scott) and State Guards Captain X. a.
Paul. have entered for the competitive
drill, which will take place in Washing
ton the latter part of May. No clash
between the white and colored compa-
nies is expected, as each will be drilled
and camped separately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Dled rrotestLng Innoeenre.

FoRT SMITH, ARK, April s.-Patricll
Mccarthy was hanged here to-day foi
the murder of Thomas and John Ma
honey in Cherokee Nation, on the 18th
of February. 1886. The evidence was
purely circumstantial, there being nc
eye-witnesses TO the crime, and McCar-
,ly died protesting his innocence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

produces a feeling Of llgh.ness and buoyancY,
as against that OF weight, headache, and de-
preston 20 common with the ordinary cocoas.
II is nourishine to q high degree, easily di-
gested, and delicious ,o the taste. Your drug
Rlat and grocer have it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

A DOWNTOWN MERCHANT
"A having passed several slcepless nights,
disturbed by the sgonies and cries Of suffer-
ing child, and becoming convinced that MRS.
wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP was Just tho
article needed, procured supply for the child.
On rearhing home and acquantlng his wife
with what he had done she refused 10 have Il
administered TO the child, as she was strongly
in favor Of Homeopathy. That night the child
passed In suffering and tho parents without
sleep. Returning acfne the day following the
father found tho baby still worse, and while
contemplating another sloepless night the mo-
ther stepped from the room 10 attend 10 some
domestic duties and iefs tho father with the
child. During her absence ho administered a
portion Of the Soothing Syrup to the baby and
said nothing. That night ali hands slept we'll
and tho little fellow ewoke In the morning
bright and happy. The mother was deligh,od
with the sudden and wonderful change, anj,
although at fret offended at tho deception prac-
uced upon her, has continued to use tho syrup,
and suffering, crying babies snd restless nights
have disappeared. a single trial Of the Syrup
never yet failed 10 relieve tho baby and over
come the preiudices Of the mother. Sold by all
druegists at cents bottle. ap Seod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Suureme Courtor Appeals.

Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company against Wells. Argued by
W. W. Henry, Esq, for defendant in
error and continued until Monday.
Wolverton against Davis. Argued
by General Eppa Hunton for plaintiff
in error and General w. IL. Payne for
defendant in error.
C.L. Pollock, Esq, allowed to prac-
tice as counsel in this court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Cnlunhin GIee club.

The Columbia Glee Club will appear
at the Theatre Wednesday, April 18th.
They have about forty singers in the
organization, and render glees, MARBLES,
college songs, &c. Mr.. J.. de Sibourg,
son of the former French Vice-Consul
here, is the manager, and is also one OF
Tho chief singers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

building. Had there not been IRE es-
capes in front and rear the loss OF lie
must have been appalling, Many OF
those taken to Bellevue Hospital last
piehtwere more frightened than hurt,
but two children and one adult received
probably fatal injuries. The money
lost is comparatively Insignificant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
THREE IN SUCCESSION.
The Portfands Drop Another Game
to the RamiltOus.

The baseball contest at Boschen's
Park yesterday afternoon between the
Hamilton and Portland Clubs was the
most interesting of the series yet
played. The Canada boys are evident
ly too strong for the New Englanders,
but the latter worked more in unison
Yesterday than heretofore, and theirde-
feat was not so overwhelming. There
was a noticeable increase in the attend
ance. Following is the score
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
hollywood Memorial Association.

There will be an important meeting
ofthe Hollywood Memorial Association
at the residence Of Mrs. Webb, corner
of Second and franklin streets, this
Saturday afternoon at half-past 4
o'clock. Every member, as well as all
ladies who are interested in its work,
are earnestly requested to attend. Bul-
ness of Importance viii be brought be-
fore the meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Dr. Taimage Coming Here.

Rev. Drs. Minnigerode and Hogc
Yesterday received kilograms from DIR.
T. Dewitt Talmage, of Brooklyn, stating
that he would be in Richmond the latter
Fart of this month to deliver the ad-
dress before the Virginia Bible Society.
Dr. Talmage has not been in Richmond
for several years, and it is hoped his
stay here will be a long and pleasant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
z.a niion Opera Con pany.

The New York Biiou Opera Com
nanv which has been playing at the
Academy during the week, will close
;ts eneagement tonight in "Ohyette. "
Tb;s m afternoon the Mikado" will be
reneated. ~ and the orchestra viii be d.
rected by Professor Intropidi, OF this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
Lecture and Concert at Providence
Forge.

Judge Farrar will deliver one OF his
most entertaining and popular lectures
at II O'Clock on Monday at Providence
Forge for the benefit of Ohvet Presby-
terian church. After the lecture an
excellent dinner and other refreshments
win be served by the ladies and a con-
cert will be given in the afternoon.
Persons from the city who wish to
srend pleasant day in the country
will find this fine opportunity for
doing so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
DICHMOND MOZART ASSOCIA.
~ TON.
RESERVED sEArs.

The next musicale win take place at the MO-
TART ACADEMY OF MUSIC on MONDAYS
April nth, ettk y. n. On this occasion, In
consequence Of tho performance Of Balfe's
opera % "THE QUeEs OF LEoS.n RE-
SERVED SEATS will be- sold. Members can
secure their seais at Ec. each at N. b RAM
9th instant. at 3 o'clock. Admission only by
membersbir, nonresident. or insilation CARTS,
which must be presented st tho dor. Not
more han six seat can ps reserved by any oae
person for hifnseIf or others Ap 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09

STRAWBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES.

The entire consignment of straw
berries sent to this market for Eister
Sunday came to Pizzini, and he offers
them to his patrons at his two stores
to-day.
Telephone early before the supply is
exausted. Phone new store, 453; phone
old store. 221.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-09
The New York Tencmenf-House Fare
rI3v telegraph 10 ths Dispafcht

New YORK, April s.--Two hundred
residents OF the tenement-honse No. IL
Essex street were rendered homeless.
Thirteen Of them are in hospitals from
burns received at the fire last night,
and one girl OF ten yearsis dead. The
fre broke out in the cellar OF the
bakery below and spread through the